Thurles student wins national construction video competition
A transition year student at CBS Secondary School, Thurles has won second place in a national video competition organised by the Construction Industry Federation.
Constructing Your Future is a national video competition developed by the organisation to highlight the exciting opportunities available to young people through a career in the construction sector.
Cormac Fitzpatrick, a transition year student at CBS Thurles won second place at the competition with his video diary of his work experience at Clancy Construction.
Speaking about his win Cormac Fitzpatrick said:
“I was delighted to have worked on a building site for my TY work experience. This gave me a fantastic opportunity and challenge to experience what life is like in the construction industry. What made it even better this year was getting the chance to enter the CIF Work Experience competition.
“I am very grateful to the CIF for being awarded second place in this year’s competition.”
The overall prize giveaway was worth €850, and second prize for the competition was a Go-Pro action camera.
This competition is a brilliant initiative to raise awareness among second-level students about the diverse career paths on a building site.
Director of Safety and Training at CIF, Dermot Carey said:
“Congratulations to Cormac Fitzpatrick on his big win. Cormac’s video gave a really clear and comprehensive outline of what he learned and achieved during his work experience.
“He did a great job and really communicated his points to a very high standard throughout the video.
“He showed a keen interest to learn but also a strong ability to communicate and share ideas, which is a vital part of so many careers within the construction sector.
“I have no doubt Cormac has a great career ahead of him. I would also like to commend Clancy Construction for hosting Cormac and giving him such positive and varied work experience”
“Feedback within the construction sector consistently highlights the challenges facing companies and businesses to recruit enough staff in recent years. Across Ireland, there are second-level students looking for work experience every single year.
“Local builders and construction companies are well placed to nurture local talent, show them what options are available and encourage them into the industry. Clancy Construction must be congratulated for taking the time and making the effort to support young people into the industry.”